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- BFI identifier16003
- Date1956 (Release)
- Production countryUnited Kingdom
- Production company
- SynopsisAnimation film showing the improvements in living standards and working conditions brought about by increased productivity. It points out that only by increased production can the present high living standard be maintained and improved, and to this end cooperation between workers and management is essential. Awarded an Honourable Mention, Harrogate Festival of Films in the Service of Industry, 1957. (NFA Catalogue) Cartoon film contrasting in a simple and humorous way the living and working conditions of the "good old days" with modern conditions. Shows that only by increased production can the present high standard of living be maintained. (Synopsis)
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- Subject
- CreditsDirector: John Halas
Production Company: Halas & Batchelor
[Sponsor]: Central Office of Information
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Title
Think of the Future (Original)
EIDR identifier
10.5240/9D9D-A5F9-EB51-2475-A994-BCategory
Non Fiction (Public Record)This work is available from BFI Archive Sales
This work is available to view in the Mediatheque at BFI Southbank.
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- Film / Video
- Scripts / DocumentsDocument: post-production - Animation film sponsored by the C.O.I and European Productivity Agency of the O.E.E.C showing the improvements in living standards and working conditions brought about by increased productivity. It points out that only by increased production can the present high living standard be maintained and improved, and to this end co-operation between workers and management is essential. The film was awarded an Honourable Mention, Harrogate Festival of Films in the Service of Industry, 1957. Directed & produced by John Halas; script by Joy Batchelor; animation by Harold Whitaker and Arthur Butten; music by Matyas Seiber - music cue sheet giving brief details of the film and music used, 30 May 1956 - HAB-1-40
view all - StillsPortrait - SPD-1877203
Portrait - SPD-1877204
Portrait - SPD-1877205
Portrait - SPD-1877206
Portrait - SPD-1877207
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Work - 16003 - 1956 (Release)
United Kingdom - Film - Non Fiction
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